Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher share of residents 65 or older than Chappell. Its National Register listings include Deuel County Courthouse and Fred and Minnie Meyer Sudman House. Chappell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Chappell beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 329 in 1910, a peak of 1,297 in 1950, 844 in 2020. The archive holds 13 old photos and papers going back to 1898 and 3 maps from 1900 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chappell, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Chappell.
The typical Chappell home is worth about $170,000, up 4% in a year, 39% below the Nebraska typical home. 83% of households own their home in Chappell, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 67% and U.S. towns at 73%. The median rent in Chappell is $775 a month.
| Chappell | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $775 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Creek Valley Schools. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Valley Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 104 | D |
| Creek Valley High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 53 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Chappell’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 16% of Chappell working residents work locally. Since 2013, Chappell has lost 125 jobs, to 183 in 2023.
| Chappell | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 34% | 8% |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 5.4% | 11% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Chappell has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Chappell’s July high is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Chappell. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Chappell. 18% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Chappell.
| Chappell | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| What stands out | Chappell | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 77.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.2% | 83.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Chappell; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Chappell residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Chappell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Chappell on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Nebraska, United States
Chappell () is a city in and the county seat of Deuel County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chappell had a population of 844.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Chappell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
2 notable people were born here, including L. Steven Grasz and Richard N. Cabela.
